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Big Tech Companies Highlight Benefits of AI at European Event
Big Tech Companies Highlight Benefits of AI at European Event
May 23, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

At the VivaTech conference in Paris on Wednesday (May 22), executives from Amazon and Google spoke about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and its...

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Amazon, Microsoft and Others Agree on AI Safety Commitment at Seoul Summit
Amazon, Microsoft and Others Agree on AI Safety Commitment at Seoul Summit
May 22, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence companies from around the globe came together to address the growing concerns surrounding the safety and responsible development of advanced AI systems. The Seoul...

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Pressure From Rivals Causes Apple to up Discounts on iPhones in China
Pressure From Rivals Causes Apple to up Discounts on iPhones in China
May 20, 2024  |  Apple

Apple has reportedly begun a campaign of heavy discounting on its iPhone in China. The markdowns — up to 2,300 yuan (about $320) on select iPhone models on...

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Apple’s ‘Big Assumption’ on App Store Fees Draws Judge’s Ire
Apple’s ‘Big Assumption’ on App Store Fees Draws Judge’s Ire
May 20, 2024  |  Apple

A federal judge is questioning Apple’s 27% fee on in-app purchases via outside payment platforms. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has been hearing evidence...

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Report: AI Will Take Up 10% of Big Tech IT Budgets
Report: AI Will Take Up 10% of Big Tech IT Budgets
May 12, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) projects are set to comprise up to 10% of companies’ IT budgets. That’s according to a report Sunday (May 12) by Seeking...

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New York City Dreams of Being Silicon Valley
New York City Dreams of Being Silicon Valley
May 10, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

New York City, the concrete jungle where dreams are made, is now dreaming of a new kind of dominance: artificial intelligence. The metropolis, long known for...

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Tech Titans, Startups Bet Big Bucks on AI’s Future
Tech Titans, Startups Bet Big Bucks on AI’s Future
May 10, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Tech giants and startups are investing billions in AI infrastructure, training and development, with Microsoft planning a $3.3 billion AI data center in Wisconsin, startup...

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Experts Say OpenAI and Amazon Are Keepin’ It Real for AI
Experts Say OpenAI and Amazon Are Keepin’ It Real for AI
May 08, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

In a world increasingly flooded with artificial intelligence-generated content, tech behemoths are now locked in a high-stakes battle to develop cutting-edge tools that distinguish between...

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Microsoft’s Facial-Recognition Ban Points to Growing Qualms Over Privacy 
Microsoft’s Facial-Recognition Ban Points to Growing Qualms Over Privacy 
May 03, 2024  |  Biometrics

Microsoft’s decision to ban police departments from using its Azure OpenAI Service for facial recognition reflects the technology industry’s struggle to balance the promises and...

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